In a message dated 2/26/2007 10:26:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
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1)   She has heard of meds that dissolve gall stones.  Is that  true?  If
so, what are pregnancy and lactation risks?  Are meds  compatible with both?

2)      Mom is nervous about the  restricted diet and her previous history.
When she didn't eat she had a  noticeable drop in her milk supply.  

3)      Mom  also worried about a no fat diet and the content/quality of her
milk  supply.





Jaye, the meds to dissolve gall stones have not been proven to work besides  
the fact of taking them and issues of breastfeeding.
The "no fat" diet is also not proven to prevent further gall stone  attacks.  
In reality we all develop gall stones.  Some of us live with  them in 
harmony, some of us have mild attacks, and then there are others who  have very 
serious attacks.  A "low fat" diet is always a good thing but she  should consume 
good fats Vs the bad ones.  
What you did not bring up was the pain meds usually prescribed to people  
with gall bladder attacks, which is Demerol (Meperidine).  I feel for the  short 
duration that a mom may be on these meds is worth just watching the baby  than 
not breastfeed.
Good luck to this mom.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA
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